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Karen Blessen Journals

American Love Project Gallery

Collage featuring a heart with an American flag design surrounded by diverse artworks and love-themed messages.
An open journal featuring a fabric with stars and colored strips with handwritten text, alongside bookmarks and a sticker.
Open journal with images of trees and news clippings about political events.
A journal spread with photos and handwritten text about plant deaths and a killing freeze in Texas.
An open journal with a cactus photo on the left page and handwritten text titled "Deep Divisions" on the right.
Open journal with a heart-shaped artwork and handwritten text on two pages.
Open journal with colorful artwork on the left page and handwritten text on the right page.
An open journal with a photo on the left page and handwritten text on the right. Colorful tabs stick out.
Open journal with handwritten notes and a mind map on two pages, colorful tabs on the side and top.
Open journal showing a graphic page and a hand-drawn diagram with bookmarks sticking out from the top.
A journal page featuring the American Love Project logo and text with the heart-shaped "O" in the word "LOVE."
Two pages from a journal showing the logo for "The American Love Project" with a heart-shaped American flag O in "LOVE."
Two journal pages with "The American Love Project" logo, featuring a heart with the American flag, and accompanying text.
Open journal featuring the "AMERICAN LOVE PROJECT" with colorful tabs and handwritten notes.
Open journal with "The AmericanLove Project" logos, colorful fabric tabs, and typewritten and handwritten text.
Open journal showing a map of the National Mall and handwritten notes with colorful fabric tabs.
Journal spread with a photo of flags, handwritten notes, and colorful tags.
An open journal with images from an art exhibit and handwritten notes.
Open journal with photographs, colorful tabs, and handwritten notes.
An open journal with printed and handwritten content, including a photo of a dancer and multiple colored tabs sticking out from the top.
An open journal with printed text and artwork, featuring colorful page tabs and handwritten questions.
An open journal with images of crowns and headdresses on the left and sketches with handwritten notes on the right.
Open journal with a photo of an ancient book and a sketch of an accordion fold book.
Open journal with a photo of an ornate doorway and a handwritten drawing with text on facing pages.
Open journal with an image of a person by a decorated doorway and an annotated letter discussing educational concepts.
Open journal with a photo of a sculpture, abstract line drawing, and labeled paper tabs.
Open journal with an art installation photo on the left, and a black-ink drawing with the text "SIGHT SOUND TOUCH" on the right.
Open journal with an illustration of green cylindrical towers on the left page and a sketch of a hallway with cylindrical columns on the right page.
Open journal with a photograph of an outdoor installation on the left and a related sketch on the right. Colorful fabric tabs run along the left edge.
Open journal with handwritten notes, a photo of a priest, and a sketch of arches.
Open journal with handwritten lists and illustrations, featuring a photograph of a priest and artwork of archways.
Open journal with a printed photo, handwritten text, an illustration, and labeled tabs.
An open journal with images of crowns, a photo of a priest, and handwritten notes.
Open journal showing artwork, a mural image, and a gallery sketch with handwritten "GALLERY."
Open journal with a collage labeled “SIGHT SOUND TOUCH” and a drawing of structures with heart artwork. Tabs extend from the top.
Open journal with a photograph and drawing; tabs labeled with various titles are visible.
Open journal with photos of art installations and colorful tab markers.
Open journal with collaged images on left and ocean statue photo on right. Colorful tabs and fabric swatches visible.
Open journal with artwork and labeled tabs protruding from the pages.
An open journal with images on the left and handwritten notes with sketches on the right.
Open journal displaying sketches and handwritten notes with colorful fabric tabs on the side.
Open journal with sketches and handwritten text, alongside colorful bookmarks.
An open journal with a printed page on the left discussing the American Love Project and a handwritten page on the right dated 5.23.21.
Open journal with typed and handwritten pages, textured paper on the left margin.
An open journal with a printed page on the left and handwritten text on the right.
Open journal with typed text about involvement in a project on the left and handwritten text dated "5.23.21" on the right.
Open journal displaying typed text about "The American LOVE Project" on the left and handwritten notes dated "5.23.21" on the right.
An open journal with handwritten text on love and unity. Colorful fabric tabs are on the left, and labeled bookmarks protrude from the top.
Open journal with handwritten text on the left and layout sketches on the right, with colorful tabs on top and left side.
An open journal with handwritten notes and sketches, featuring project concepts and colorful page tabs.
Open journal with handwritten text and colorful fabric tabs on the left page; extensive handwriting on the right page dated June 19, 2021.
Open journal with handwritten notes and colorful bookmarks at the top.
Open journal with handwritten text: "THE HUMAN BODY IS FINITE" and "THE SPIRIT IS BOUNDLESS," dated 6.20.21.
Open journal with motivational phrases and colorful dot artwork.
Open journal showing handwritten project notes and artistic text layout.
Open journal featuring flowing handwritten text and wavy lines, dated June 24, 2021.
Open journal with cloud drawings and handwritten text, dated June 25, 2021.
Open journal with a poster on the left page and colorful tabs and heart-shaped designs on the right page.
Open journal with a recruitment poster on one page and "Four Pillars of The American LOVE Project" details on the other.
An open journal showing artworks and text, including images of the U.S. Capitol and colorful posters with inspirational messages.
Open journal with two pages describing 29 Pieces and The Dallas Love Project, including a graphic, logos, and a photograph of a person holding art.
Open journal displaying community art projects with text about education and sculpture exhibitions, featuring children's artwork and murals.
Open journal showing "The American LOVE Project" summary and project goals, with colorful tabs.
Open journal with content about the American Love Project, including images of artwork and handwritten notes.
Open journal with text and images under the heading "Design Approach," featuring labeled art concepts and images.
An open journal displaying a National Mall site diagram with colorful tabs on top.
A journal page showing a National Mall Site Diagram titled "Plan View" with labeled landmarks and five colored portal experiences.
Open journal with rendered artwork of portal structures and a capitol building, featuring text about a project's structure and a quote by Judy Stone-Nunneley.
An open journal displaying architectural renderings of colorful portals labeled "Portal Scale Rendering."
An open journal showing a timeline for The American Love Project with dates and events connected by graphics of circles and leaves.
Open journal with text detailing support needs for the American LOVE Project and bookmarks protruding from the top.
Open journal with a thank you message, artwork, and text about "The American Love Project."
Open journal with drawings of boxes labeled with emotions and dates, with handwritten text.
An open journal with handwritten text and a stylized diagram on each page.
Open journal with handwritten text and a heart illustration with radiating arrows.
An open journal with handwritten notes on the left and artwork on the right, featuring colorful archways on a grassy field.
Open journal with handwritten notes on the left and sepia-toned animal artwork on the right.
Open journal with photos of artistic archways and handwritten notes.
Journal pages with photos of outdoor artwork, featuring sculptures with text, ribbons, and tabs labeled with names.
An open journal depicting a diagram and drawing. The left page has words and arrows pointing to a turbine sketch on the right. The right page says, "THE TURBINE REQUIRES CONSTANT ENERGY FEED."
Open journal with handwritten text and a sketch illustrating themes of discouragement and motivation.
Open journal with handwritten text and a tribute to Lorraine Lienemann, including a photo and bookmarks titled "LORRAINE LIENEMANN," "ANNE FRANK," "MY UNFINISHED," and "AMBULANCE RIDE."
An open journal with handwritten notes and a pasted article memorializing Lorraine Lienemann, with colorful index tabs sticking out.
Open journal with handwritten text and colorful ribbon bookmarks.
Open journal with a photograph and handwritten text on both pages.
Journal spread with text and images related to Anne Frank, featuring book covers and handwritten notes.
An open journal with handwritten reflections, photos of Anne Frank, and captions about Anne Frank as a writer and journalist.
Open journal with photos and handwritten text about a young girl, with colorful tabs protruding from the top.
Open journal with handwritten text and bookmarks labeled "MY JOURNALS," "MY UNFINISHED ADVENTURE," and "AMBULANCE RIDE."
An open journal with handwritten text and sticky tabs.
Open journal with handwritten text, a black-and-white photo of a young girl, and colored bookmarks.
Open journal with handwritten text and colorful labeled tabs on top.
Open journal with handwritten notes and two photos: a person and a table with journals.
An open journal with photos and handwritten text, marked by colorful tabs.
Open journal with handwritten text on the right page and a small sketch.
An open journal with handwritten text and colored tabs at the top.
Open journal with handwritten notes and four photos on the left page, discussing Thanksgiving and personal reflections.
An open journal with handwritten text and labeled tabs.
Open journal with handwritten text discussing a project, emphasizing love and engagement, with colorful tabs visible.
Open journal with handwritten notes and colorful tabs on top.
Open journal with handwritten text in cursive on two pages, discussing memories and thoughts about moving.
Open journal with handwritten text and colorful tabs.
Open journal with handwritten text and spiral artwork, sticky tabs visible.
An open journal with handwritten notes and photographs, featuring colorful images and annotations.
Open journal with handwritten notes and a photograph of a woman’s sutured scalp.
Open journal with handwritten notes and sketches, including text discussing artwork and sketches with visible text "I carry your heart."
Open journal with handwritten text and sketches; includes artwork and notes.
Journal pages with mixed media collages, text overlay, and artwork of a person with a hat.
Collage of a person in a white hat holding a red heart in their palms, with the text "i carry your heart" overlaid.
Two journal pages with a collage, illustration, and handwritten text.
An open journal with a collage on the left page and handwritten lists on the right.
Open journal with photographs and handwritten notes, including a to-do list and colorful tabs.
A poster titled "How is LOVE taught? How is non-violence learned?" featuring pillars of a project and diverse artwork expressions.
A journal page with colorful artwork and text, including a large heart with an American flag design.
An open journal displaying handwritten text with floral decorations and several small artworks on two pages.
An open journal with handwritten text and labeled bookmarks.
Open journal displaying handwritten text on two pages.
An open journal with handwritten text in black and blue ink, and colored tabs on the page edges.
An open journal with handwritten notes in blue and red ink, discussing personal and global themes, including medical notes and references to Ukraine.
Open journal with handwritten blue text and colored ribbon markers.
Open journal with handwritten text in blue and red ink on two facing pages.
Open journal with handwritten text and colorful tab markers.
Open journal with handwritten text and ribbon bookmarks, set against a black background.
Open journal with blue handwritten text on both pages, colorful fabric swatches visible on the right.
Open journal with handwritten text and bookmarks labeled "P. NUT" and "VERTIGO."
Open journal with handwritten text in blue and red ink, featuring a numbered list and reflection.
Open journal with handwritten entries in blue and red ink, with color-coded tabs.
An open journal with handwritten text, two photos, and colored tabs protruding.
Open journal with handwritten notes and sketches about gardening, featuring labeled plant diagrams.
Open journal with plant sketches and handwritten garden layout notes.
An open journal showing photos of black and white cats and handwritten notes.
Open journal showing a photo of three cats and handwritten text with an illustration.
Open journal with photos of a black and white cat and handwritten text.
Open journal with photos of cats and handwritten notes.
Open journal with handwritten text and photos of a cat and flowers.
Open journal with handwritten notes and photos of a cat named Sparky.
An open journal with colorful fabric strips and handwritten text on one page, and star-shaped cutouts on the other.
A collage journal page with colorful art, photos of cats, and text about love.